Caps & gowns are coming in! So proud of our seniors! #Classof2023 #AltEd #risinghigher
Sending a huge congratulations to Destin Racey for working SO hard this semester and completing all of his graduation requirements! You're a graduate! #classof2023 #AltEd #risinghigher
Happy Pi Day! Mrs. Wolfe’s math classes did a scavenger hunt around the building to find and measure circles. It’s safe to say they found them in pretty interesting places! #PiDay #AltEd #risinghigher
Due to the inclement weather, Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late today, Monday, March 13, 2023. Essential personnel report on time, all other personnel report 2 hours late.
We are so excited announce that Reene has finished English 12! She is only one class away from graduation! #risinghigher #AltEd
Phoenix students are currently exploring the "root causes of addiction" to further their understanding of the challenges teenagers and young adults face on a daily basis. #AltEd #risinghigher
Alejandro, one of our Phoenix Adult Learners, won third place at the CCPS Art Show this weekend! #risinghigher #AltEd
We love seeing our students join the workforce! We are so proud of these two! #risinghigher #AltEd
Phoenix had an impressive showing at the CCPS Art Show! If you can't make it today, you have another opportunity to attend tomorrow! #AltEd #risinghigher
We love when our Adult Learners come down to the art room! #AltEd
Post it note mosaic of Mario! Stay tuned for more characters from the classic video games! #AltEd #risinghigher
Happy first day of Women's History Month! Mr. Dwyer and Ms. Lunceford were quick to show students some of the women who have made too contributions to the field of science! #AltEd #risinghigher #womenshistorymonth
According to the 2022 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 27.5% of 7-12th grade CCPS students report ever using electronic vapor products. This week Phoenix students started a SEL unit outlining the dangers of vaping and identifying healthy coping strategies. #AltEd #risinghigher
Phoenix seniors spent some time this morning with the career advisor, Ms. Jenkins, to discuss their post secondary college options. #AltEd #Classof2023 #risinghigher
Phoenix is proud in February, and every month, to honor the contributions and sacrifices of the many African Americans who are an indelible part of our country's history and culture. Every day is a day to celebrate diversity at Phoenix! #AltEd #BlackHistoryMonth
Phoenix students are currently learning about growth mindset. “A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence can be developed. Students with a growth mindset understand they can get smarter through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and help from others when needed.”
“Researchers have studied how learning chess can positively impact education. From improvement in reading & math scores to critical and creative thinking assessments, chess has been proven as an effective pedagogical tool for students of all ages and abilities.” #risinghigher
In Mrs. Wolfe’s 4th block, she has a mix of students who are taking Algebra, AFDA, or Geometry. Today she was running activities in inequalities, constructions, nets, 3D figures, and scatterplots! Another busy math day! #AltEd #risinghigher
Surprising Benefits of Making Slime:
1. It promotes mindfulness
2. It helps students learn to focus
3. It assists with fine motor skills
4. It teaches cause and effect
5. It introduces basic chemistry
6. It improves creativity
7. It reduces symptoms of stress
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Our adult learners have been making incredible crochet projects! #AltEd
